Court document: meaning, definitions and examples

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court document

 

[ kɔrt ˈdɒkjʊmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A court document is a formal paper that is filed with a court, containing information, evidence, or a request related to a legal case. Court documents are used to establish and support legal claims, provide notice to parties involved in a case, and record the proceedings of a court.

Synonyms

court filing, legal filing, legal paper

Examples of usage

  • The attorney submitted the court document outlining the terms of the settlement.
  • The judge reviewed the court document before making a ruling on the case.

Translations

Translations of the word "court document" in other languages:

🇵🇹 documento judicial

🇮🇳 अदालत दस्तावेज़

🇩🇪 Gerichtsdokument

🇮🇩 dokumen pengadilan

🇺🇦 судовий документ

🇵🇱 dokument sądowy

🇯🇵 裁判所文書

🇫🇷 document judiciaire

🇪🇸 documento judicial

🇹🇷 mahkeme belgesi

🇰🇷 법원 문서

🇸🇦 وثيقة المحكمة

🇨🇿 soudní dokument

🇸🇰 súdny dokument

🇨🇳 法院文件

🇸🇮 sodni dokument

🇮🇸 dómsskjöl

🇰🇿 сот құжаты

🇬🇪 სასამართლო დოკუმენტი

🇦🇿 məhkəmə sənədi

🇲🇽 documento judicial

Word origin

The term 'court document' originated in the legal system to refer to any written material submitted or filed with a court. The use of formal written documents in legal proceedings dates back centuries, as a way to ensure accuracy, record-keeping, and transparency in court cases. Court documents play a crucial role in the legal process by documenting the facts, arguments, and decisions made in a case.